Chinook Days Spearfish 2026

2026 Schedule of Events

January 17–24 · Spearfish, South Dakota

Chinook Days turns the coldest week of January into a reason to gather, laugh, and celebrate.

From fat bike rides and snow sculptures to bonfires, live music, and beerfest, plan your week of winter-warming moments below.

Sat Jan 17

Kickoff • Outdoor Fun

Winter Carnival at Big Hill

Saturday, January 17, 2026 · Big Hill

Group fat bike rides and snowshoe tours, with food from Killian’s and beer
at the warming hut starting at 11:00 a.m. Winter games and challenges kick off at 12:00 p.m.

Donations encouraged. All proceeds benefit Grooming Alliance of Spearfish.

Sun Jan 18

Tropical Vibes in January

Killian’s Annual Winter Luau

Sunday, January 18, 2026 · 7:00 p.m. – Close · Killian’s

Dress in your best tropical gear for Killian’s 14th Annual Winter Luau. Prizes for best dressed, luau food
and drink specials, and music by High Rise.

Wed Jan 21

On Foot, Bike, or Ride

Chinook Days Pub Crawl

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 · More details coming soon.

Bike, hike, or catch a ride as you make your way through multiple local stops. Enjoy music, prizes,
and a lively finish at Killian’s.

Thu Jan 22

Stories from the Snow

Backcountry Film Festival & Soup Feed

Thursday, January 22, 2026 · The Matthews Opera House

Warm up with soup and winter adventure films at the historic Matthews Opera House.

Fri Jan 23

Downtown 2pm-5pm

Chinook Days Snow Sculptures

Friday, January 23, 2026 · 2pm – 5pm • Downtown Spearfish · Starts at Visit Spearfish

Join Visit Spearfish for Snow Sculptures 2026 during Chinook Days! All ages are invited to build their own snow sculptures with snow and tools provided! The event will be held at the corner of Hudson and Main Street in Spearfish.

This is a free, family-friendly event full of winter fun and creativity!

Fri Jan 23

Live Music Benefit

Jam-uary @ The Matthews

Friday, January 23, 2026 · 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. · The Matthews Opera House, Downtown Spearfish

Spread the Tunes and The Matthews present a benefit show for the Spearfish Trails Coalition.

Sat Jan 24

Fire, Music & Winter Vibes

Chinook Days Bonfire

Saturday, January 24, 2026 · Lookout Amphitheater (upper parking lot), 100 St. Joe Street

$5 entry · 12 and under free. Music and festivities start at 2:00 p.m.

Live music (2:30–4:00 p.m.) Music Artists to be announced.
(4:30 p.m. first set, second set after the bonfire and fireworks).

Food trucks and craft beer, kids activities, and plenty of winter vibes.

Bonfire lighting at 5:15 p.m., followed by a fireworks show.

Sat Jan 24

Beer, Bonfire & Community

Chinook Beerfest

Saturday, January 24, 2026 · 2:00–5:00 p.m. · Lookout Amphitheater, 100 Saint Joe Street, Spearfish

Tickets available in advance or at the door. 2:00–5:00 p.m. beer samplings with craft beer, music, art,
local food, and a bonfire—everything that makes winter in Spearfish great.

Tickets: $35 at the door. $5 entry for all non-beerfest event participants.

What’s in store: over 14 top breweries, great live tunes, delicious food trucks, and burn barrels with
good company to warm your spirits.